Easy Kaw series User manual

KAW DIGITAL A/V

PROCESSOR AMPLIFIER

User’s Manual

Contact Information

[email protected]

https://singeasy.com

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION

READ THE FOLLOWING:

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HEED ALL WARNINGS

FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquid and

no object filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the

apparatus.

CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH.

DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.

DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS

RADIATORS, HEAT

REGISTERS, STOVES, OR OTHER

APPARATUS (INCLUDING AMPLIFIERS) THAT PRODUCE HEAT.

ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE

MANUFACTURER.

UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR

WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type

plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A

grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The

wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided

plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of

the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the

apparatus.

Use only with the cart stand, tripod bracket, or table specified by the

manufacture,

or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when

moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

The symbols shown above are internationally

accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards

with electrical products. The lightning flash with

arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means that

there are dangerous voltages present within the

unit. The exclamation point in an equilateral

triangle indicates that it is necessary for the user

to refer to the owner’s manual.

These symbols warn that there are no user

serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the

unit. Do not attempt to service the unit yourself.

Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

Opening the chassis for any reason will void the

manufacturer’s warranty. Do not get the unit wet.

If liquid is spilled on the unit, shut it off

immediately and take it to a dealer for service.

Disconne

ct the unit during storms to prevent

damage.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-

supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have

fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

POWER ON/OFF SWITCH: If the equipment has a Power switch, the

Power switch used in this piece of equipment DOES NOT break the

connection from the mains.

MAINS DISCONNECT: The plug shall remain readily operable. For

rackmount or installation where plug is not accessible, an all-pole mains

switch with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be

incorporated into the electrical installation of the rack or building.

FOR UNITS EQUIPPED WITH EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE FUSE

RECEPTACLE:

Replace fuse with same type and rating only.

MULTIPLE-INPUT VOLTAGE: This equipment may require the use of

a different line cord, attachment plug, or both, depending on the

available power source at installation. Connect this equipment only to

the power source indicated on the equipment rear panel. To reduce the

risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service

personnel or equivalent.

If connected to 240V supply, a suitable CSA/UL certified power cord

shall be used for this supply.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED

WITH A POWER CORD.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A

MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTHING

CONNECTION.

The cores in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the

following code:

GREEN and YELLOW - Earth BLUE - Neutral BROWN – Live

As colours of the cores in the mains lead of this appliance may

not

correspond with the coloured markings identifying the

terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The core which is coloured green and yellow must be

connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter

E, or with the earth symbol, or coloured green, or green

and yellow.

The core which is coloured blue must be connected to the

terminal marked N or coloured black.

The core which is coloured brown must be connected to

the terminal marked L or coloured red.

This equipment may require the use of a different line cord,

attachment plug, or both, depending on the available power

source at installation. If the attachment plug needs to be

changed, refer servicing to qualified service personnel who

should refer to the table below. The green/yellow wire shall be

connected directly to the units chassis.

CONDUCTOR WIRE COLOR

Normal Alt

L LIVE BROWN BLACK

N NEUTRAL BLUE WHITE

E EARTH GND GREEN/YELLOW GREEN

WARNING: If the ground is defeated, certain fault conditions in

the unit or in the system to which it is connected can result in

full line voltage between chassis and earth ground. Severe

injury or death can then result if the chassis and earth ground

are touched simultaneously

If you want to dispose this product, do not

mix it with general household waste.

There is a separate collection system for

used electronic products in accordance

with legislation that requires proper

treatment, recovery and recycling

Private

household in the 25 member states of the EU, in

Switzerland and Norway many return their used electronic

products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a

retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).

For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local

authorities for a correct method of disposal. By doing so you will

ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary

treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential

negative effects on the environment and human health.

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Table of Contents

Section 1 - Introduction

1.1 Defining the KAW .................................................................................................................... 5

1.2 Contact Info ............................................................................................................................. 5

Section 2 - Getting Started

2.1 Quick Start ............................................................................................................................... 6

2.2 Front Panel .............................................................................................................................. 7

2.3 Front Panel Touch Screen ...................................................................................................... 8

2.4 Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................. 12

2.5 Microphone Operation Instructions ...................................................................................... 12

2.6 Infrared Remote-Control ....................................................................................................... 15

Section 3 - Processing & Parameters

3.1 Inputs & Outputs Processing ................................................................................................ 16

3.2 PC Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 17

3.2.1 Music Parameters ............................................................................................................... 18

3.2.2 Microphone Parameters ..................................................................................................... 19

3.2.3 Reverb Parameters ............................................................................................................. 20

3.2.4 Echo Parameters ................................................................................................................ 21

3.2.5 Main Output Parameters .................................................................................................... 22

3.2.6 Surround Output Parameters ............................................................................................. 22

3.2.7 Center Output Parameters ................................................................................................. 23

3.2.8 Subwoofer Output Parameters .......................................................................................... 23

3.2.9 System Settings Parameters .............................................................................................. 26

Section 4 - Remote Control

4.1 RS232 Commands ................................................................................................................. 27

Section 5 – Precautions & Cleaning

5.1 Precautions when Using Wireless ........................................................................................ 31

5.2 Cleaning Instructions ............................................................................................................ 34

Section 6 - F.A.Q.

6.1 F.A.Q. ..................................................................................................................................... 35

Section 7 - Appendix

7.1 Hardware Block Diagram ...................................................................................................... 36

7.2 Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 37

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Section 1

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sing Easy KAW Series. The KAW Series is a powerful and

full-featured digital A/V processor, designed specifically for karaoke installations. With a variety of

audio connectivity options, six channels output and effects processing, and video connectivity options,

four HDMI porta and an ARC port, the KAW provides you with all the connectivity and processing

required for an amazing karaoke experience.

1.1 Defining the KAW

The KAW Series provides you with all the connectivity and processing required between your sources

and amplifiers.

The KAW’s main features include:

High-performance 32-bit DSP and A/D and D/A Converter, 24 bit, 48kHz HD Audio processing

High-efficiency 450-watt and 650-watt, two channels Class D amplifier

Four levels of AFE (Automatic Feedback Elimination) technology

Large TFT display for intuitive operation and settings information

Two RCA analog audio input, optical audio input, Bluetooth, USB and Quad HDMI inputs

HDMI output with Audio Return Channel (ARC) function

Two separate microphone input channels

10-band parametric equalizer for audio inputs

7-band parametric equalizer for microphone inputs

Six output channels: Right, Left, Centre, Sub, Surround Right and Surround Left

Dance/Sing mode for manual/automatic subwoofer management

Password viable for front panel lock

12 custom presets

Independent control of Echo and Reverb

USB port on the front panel for MP3 playback

Remote controllable via DB9 RS232 communication port

Package Contents:

Sing Easy KAW digital A/V processor

Owner’s Manual

Power Cable

Infrared Remote Controller

1.2 Contact Info

On the World Wide Web:

www.singeasy.com

Professional Contacts, Outside the US:

Contact the Sing Easy Distributor in your area. A complete list of Sing Easy international distributors

is provided on our website @ www.singeasy.com

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Section 2

Getting Started

2.1 Quick Start

Please follow the proceeding steps to set up and running quickly. Before proceeding, ensure the

power to the KAW Series and your amplifier(s) are turned off.

1. Connect the KAW Series to your system.

2. Power on all audio output devices such as VOD player then power on the KAW digital A/V

processor.

3. While playing back audio, slowly increase the volume of the KAW to the desired listening level.

4. When powering off the system, remember to first power off the amplifiers to avoid speakers

clipping.

Note: It is recommended that the KAW digital A/V processor is calibrated on gain, crossover, EQ, and

limiter settings adjusted for proper loudspeaker protection and performance.

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Section 2

Getting Started

2.2 Front Panel

Please follow the proceeding steps to set up and running quickly. Before proceeding, ensure the

power to the KAW and your amplifier(s) are turned off.

1. Power Switch

Use this switch to turn the power of the KAW on and off.

2. LCD Screen

This LCD display allow you to navigate through the different menus within the KAW as well as

allowing you to change inputs, adjusting the Music, Microphone, and Effects volumes and for

editing the existing parameters display.

3. USB Port for MP3 playback

4. USB port

This port allows you to connect the KAW to the computer.

5. IR sensor

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Getting Started

2.3 Front Panel Touch Screen

The touch screen is divided into four menu tabs: Main, EQ, Effect, and System.

Main Menu



Volume output level

Volume bar will show current output level



Mute

Touch the icon to mute and unmute.



Music input selection

Touch the icon HDMI1/2/3/4 to switch between different HDMI inputs

Touch the icon ARC to select ARC input (to connect to a TV or other device with ARC

interface, set the audio output port to ARC and turn on the volume)

Touch the icon Bluetooth to select Bluetooth input

Touch the icon U Disk to playback USB MP3 music.

Touch the icon Optical to select Optical music input

Touch the icon VOD to select the VOD music input

Touch the icon AUX to select AUX music input



Music volume control

To adjust the music volume, touch the left side “+” icon to increase the volume or touch

the right side “-“ icon to decrease the volume.

KEY is the rising and falling tone level display.

BT is the Bluetooth connection status display. Symbol turns blue for connected state.



Microphone volume control

To adjust the microphone volume, touch the left side “+” icon to increase the volume or

touch the right side “-“ icon to decrease the volume.

AB microphone signal and battery display.



Effect volume control

To adjust the effect volume, touch the left side “+” icon to increase the volume or touch

the right side “-“ icon to decrease the volume.

FBX shows the feedback suppression level.



Preset Modes

Singing:Pop, Professional, Folk and Custom

Listening: Music, Movie, Drama and Custom















Scene: Conference, Scene 1, Scene 2 and Custom

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Section 2

Getting Started

EQ Menu



Microphone EQ

Low Gain

-24dB to 24dB

Mid Gain

-24dB to 24dB

Mid Frequency Range

20Hz to 20KHz

High Gain

-24dB to 24dB



Music EQ

Low Gain

-24dB to 24dB

Mid Gain

-24dB to 24dB

Mid Frequency Range

20Hz to 20KHz

High Gain

-24dB to 24dB





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Effect Menu



Echo Volume Values: 0 to 100

Adjust the echo effect added to the original signal, the larger

the value, the more noticeable effect

Echo Delay

Values: 1 to 500ms

Adjust the delay time of the echo effect, the larger the value,

the longer the echo interval

Echo Repeat

Values: 0 to 90

Adjust the echo repeat, the larger the value, the deeper echo



Reverb Volume Values: 0 to 100

djust the reverb effect is added to the original signal, the

larger the value, the more obvious the effect is

Reverb Delay

Values: 500 to 5000ms

Adjust the reverb delay,

the larger the value, the more

spacious the space will be

Reverb Pre-Delay

Values: 0 to 100ms

Adjust the reverb pre-delay time for the reverb effect to be

heard, the larger the value, the later the reverberation effect

will appear, resulting in a more spacious effect





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System Settings



Initial music volume Values: 0 to 84



Initial mic volume Values: 0 to 84



Initial effect volume Values: 0 to 84#5



Use initial volume Values: Yes / No

When initial volume mode is set to “Yes”, initial volumes will be set

automatically when amplifier is turned on.

When initial volume mode is set to “No”, the volume level will be

according to the last volume level before the amplifier was turned off.



Music pitch/key

Minor

Flat

-7

-6

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1



FBX Values: 0 to 4

Feedback suppression level



Language Values: English / Chinese



Reset to FAC Factory Reset

















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2.4 Rear Panel

1. Microphone Inputs

Connect your microphones to these 1/4” connections.

2. RS232 USB Port

This port allows you to connect the KAW to the home automation controllers.

3. Quad HDMI 2.0 Inputs & HDMI Output w/ Audio Return Channel (ARC)

Connect your Blu-Ray, DVD, VOD Player and TV to these HDMI ports.

4. Power Jack

Connect the power cable to this jack.

5. Audio Inputs

Connect your analog audio source to these RCA jacks.

6. 5.1 Outputs

Connect these outputs to an external amplifier.

7. OPTICAL Input

Connect your digital audio source to the OPTICAL input.

8. Antenna Jack

Connect the supplied BT antenna to the unit.

9. Speaker Output (Binding Post)

Connect the banana plugs from the speakers to these binding posts.

10. Speaker Output (NL4 Male)

Connect the NL4 Female from the speakers to these NL4 Male.

11. Fuse

Replace the fuse in case of any overload and short-circuit faults.

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2.5 Microphone Operation Instructions

Wireless microphone overview



Grille with protective sponge inside

Protects the mic capsule from physical trauma, plosive gusts of air, and moisture



Display panel

The transmitter display shows the Battery Status, Channel Number and Reception Level



Power button

Press to turn on or hold for 2 seconds to turn off



Battery compartment

Unscrewable cover for accessing the battery compartment and Sync button



Hidden Antenna

Avoid holding the bottom of the wireless transmitter where the antenna is located otherwise

it will affect the transmission

Changing Batteries

Expected life for an Alkaline battery is approximately 6 hours.

When the battery indicator is low or empty , the batteries should be changed immediately.

Please turn off the handheld transmitter and replace the batteries.

Make sure the handheld transmitter is turned off.

Unscrew the battery compartment.

Replace the batteries paying attention to the polarity of the

batteries.

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Follow the steps below to complete the operation:



Display Panel

Battery Status

Indicates charge remaining in transmitter batteries.

Channel Number

Indicates the channel number

Reception Level

Indicated the reception level between the transmitter and

receiver.



On/Off Button

Press to turn on or hold to turn off

Note: The handheld transmitter should be able to connect

to the receiver automatically using the default channel ID,

if not, please follow the next step for syncing.



Sync Button

Automatic Sync

After powering on the wireless microphone

, press the

Sync button to change the frequency (don't let go of the

hand) and then press - the "power button" indicator light

flashes, at this time it is in the state of thousands of pairs.

After the indicator light does not flash, the code matching

is completed, and the

microphone is connected to the

receiving module.

Manual Sync

After powering on the wireless microphone

, press and

hold the Sync button until the frequency is blinking - press

the "power button", the indicator light is flashing, wait until

the indicator light does not flash, the ID has changed at

this time and cannot be connected to receive, then turn off

the receive. Then short press the "FM button" (don't let go

of your hand), then press the "power button", wait until the

indicator light flashes, power o

n the receiving module

within 3S, and the microphone can be connected to the

receiving module.

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Section 2

Getting Started

2.6 Infrared Remote-Control

Remote-Control Keys

# KEY DESCRIPTION REMOTE OVERVIEW



FBX Feedback Suppression



MUTE Mute



* User Presets



MUSIC-MUSIC+ Music Volume

EFF- EFF+ Effects Volume

MIC-MIC+ Microphone Volume



SUR -SUR + Surround Volume



UP PLAY DOWN Main Volume



SUB - SUB +

Subwoofer Volume



Input Selection



Pitch/Key



MIC A- MICA+ Mic A Volume

MIC B-MIC B+

Mic B Volume

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Section 3

Processing & Parameters

3.1 Input & Output Processing

The KAW provides the following processing on the respective inputs and outputs.

Input/Output Available Processing

Music Audio Inputs Inputs Source (VOD, AUX, BT, UDISK, Optical, HDMI1, HDMI2,

HDMI3, HDMI4 and ARC)

Gain Control (Input1, Input2, BT, USB and Optical)

7 Band Parametric EQ

HPF & LPF

Pitch/Key

Noise Gate

Mic Inputs (All) 10 Band Parametric EQ

Mic A & B Volume

Mic FBX

Noise Gate

Reverb & Echo